It’s like getting 3 meals for the price of 1. A bit of background. Prior to trying this unagi (eel) outlet in Nihonbashi for lunch, I had a bowl of maguronegitorodon and gyudon at Tsukiji in the morning and was full to the brim. After that, I headed to Tokyo Tower before lunch. About 10 mins from Tokyo Tower is a relatively classy unagi restaurant, … Continue reading Tokyo, Japan: Honmaru (本丸) and Unagi Hitsumabushi
Perfect Japanese Supper Before heading to Japan, reviewed the two options available in Singapore. Now the verdict is out for Japan. As a background, there are 4 gyudon chains in Japan, and most of the outlets open till late or 24 hours. Perfect for a Singaporean looking for supper or a Japanese salaryman after work or drinks with boss (which is also considered work anyway). … Continue reading Japan: Gyudon Challenge
Sushi Jiro? Maybe, maybe not. After my previous post on why you should stay in Ueno, felt that it would be opportune to cover two sushi chain restaurants near Ueno which are value for money. No Jiro Dreams of Sushi here, and instead you should try Magurobito (まぐろ人) or Ginzo (すし屋銀蔵). The Best: Magurobito (まぐろ人) Gotta admit that Google Maps’ recommendations helped on this before … Continue reading Tokyo, Japan: Sushi 美味しいです (oishii desu)
The one question that many tourists have when approaching any city is where they should stay. In Tokyo, you would have heard of the many recommendations, including Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Roppongi, Ginza… and the list continues. Today, I will share the many reasons why you should consider Ueno if you are visiting Tokyo. #1 Connectivity from the Airport Tokyo is served by 2 airports, … Continue reading Tokyo, Japan: Why you should stay in Ueno
Who has time for paper and pen anymore? Covid is the best chief technology officer across all organisations, with many companies expediting its digital resilience during the lockdowns. Pleased to share Japan’s immigration procedures have also been digitalised. In this article, we will cover the steps of making it a hassle-free experience to clear the procedures at the airport when you land. From 1st November … Continue reading Japan: Airport clearances moving towards the digital future
Life is all about connectivity. In this article, we will highlight 4 items you will want to do before your trip to Tokyo. First: Ensure you have a data plan, be it a Japan SIM card, a 4G wireless router or a plan from your telecom company You will want to have a data plan. Besides google maps for directions, the checks at the airport … Continue reading Tokyo, Japan: What to prepare before your trip?
A bit of background – met up with a few Japanese friends over the past weekend and in response to an upcoming trip, they shared that gyu-don in Japan tastes much better than what can be found in Singapore, which set me thinking which is the better gyu-don in Singapore. Sukiya or Yoshinoya? Continue reading Singapore: Sukiya すき家 vs Yoshinoya 吉野家
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